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R52 HMR

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,906 mi
Last recorded35,906 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 HMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 35,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 35,906 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 35,200 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2021 33,959 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 33,941 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 27 Mar 2020 33,282 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 31,678 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2017 29,055 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

drive chain has tight spot

Fail 9 May 2017 29,055 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

drive chain has tight spot

Pass 14 Jul 2016 28,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 28,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 28,590 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2014 28,337 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 28,337 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 27,795 miles

Chain guard missing

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

exhaust loud

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,179 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,032 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,586 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,491 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000S?

Based on 18,279 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 233
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 188
reflector on motorcycle missing 164
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 131
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R52 HMR is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki TL1000S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 25,681 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki TL1000S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 233 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R52 HMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TL1000S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki TL1000S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R52 HMR is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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